Distribution of Laying Hens to 180 families in Dara’a
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With the aim of restoring livestock- hens breeding which was depleted during war in Syria, and in order to help rural families improve their income; the team of the Service and Relief Department- Diakonia at the Middle East Council of Churches, Syria office distributed 30 laying to each of 180 families in Um El Mayathen town in Dara’a Governorate. Some families included female-headed households and others persons with disabilities.
In addition, the targeted families received fodder, vitamins and vaccines covering the needs of hens for four months. The program also included coops rehabilitation and provision of veterinary services including veterinary bimonthly visits to check on the hens.
Beneficiaries had training sessions addressing all the necessary guidelines and instructions related to laying hens breeding, basic nutritional needs and proper preparation of fodder mixture in addition to the relevant illnesses and their prevention methods.
The distribution process was door to door taking into account all the COVID-19 prevention and protection measures.
